Comparative Efficacy of CUS, CXR and CAD in TB Diagnosis in LMIC

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BARI · May 7, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well different imaging methods can diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), a serious lung infection that is still a big health issue in many low- and middle-income countries. The researchers want to compare Chest Ultrasound (CUS), Chest X-ray (CXR), and a computer-aided detection (CAD) score to see which method is better at finding TB in people who are showing symptoms and in their family members who may have been exposed.

To be part of this study, participants need to be over 5 years old and able to understand and agree to take part in the trial. They must also need a diagnosis of pulmonary TB within a week, either through lab tests or imaging. Those who have started TB treatment in the past week or who decide to withdraw their consent will not be able to participate. While the trial is not yet recruiting participants, it aims to improve how TB is diagnosed, which could lead to better treatment for many people in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects older than 5 years old.
• • Capacity to provide informed consensus.
• • Condition requiring a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis within 7 days, with either microbiologically or radiologically criteria (index case), or being the household contact reported by an index case.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Exposure to any antitubercular treatment prior 7 days than the enrollment after the initiation of clinic
• • Withdraw of the informed consent